Posted on: McDowell Co. NC Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/McDowell?read=560 Surname: Brown, Byrd, Gillespie, Taylor ------------------------- I have an Allison who married a Byrd in Roane County, TN. This would be in early 1800's. (I don't have my data in front of me right now, so don't have exact date.) Is this the time and area you are looking for?